ATP Challenger event in UAE cancelled as Iran conflict escalates

“Following ongoing security concerns in the region, the ATP Challenger Tour events scheduled in Fujairah this week and next week (Fujairah 2) have been cancelled,” the ATP said in a statement.
Sabalenka backs five-set matches proposal at Grand Slams; Swiatek, Rybakina against

USTA CEO Craig Tiley, the longtime head of the Australian Open, renowned for championing innovation in the sport, has argued that research shows interest grows as a match goes on.
Medvedev, Rublev to miss exhibition event at Indian Wells amid war-related travel disruptions

Medvedev, a two-time finalist at the tournament who is seeded 11th, and 17th seed Rublev are both scheduled to play their first singles matches on Friday.
Indian Sports Wrap, March 3: Vaishnavi Adkar reaches second round in ITF W35 event

Here are all the major updates, scores, and results of Indians from the world of sports on Tuesday, March 3.
U.S.-Israel attack Iran: ATP Challenger event in UAE halted due to security alert
Footage online showed Japan’s Hayato Matsuoka and Belarusian Daniil Ostapenkov leave the court midway through their encounter before the chair umpire made an announcement and followed suit.
Indian team announced for Billie Jean King Cup, Vaishnavi Adkar included

The 21-year-old Vaishnavi’s selection comes after a stunning runner-up finish at the ITF W100 event as a wildcard in Bengaluru last month made her the new India No. 2.
ATP monitoring conflict as Dubai travel delays affect players

Ongoing conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel has led to airspace closures and widespread flight cancellations across parts of the Gulf, complicating onward travel for players heading to the Indian Wells.
U.S.-Israel attack Iran: Daniil Medvedev among tennis players stuck in Dubai as Indian Wells Masters approaches

Medvedev is slated to participate in The Eisenhower Cup mixed doubles exhibition at Indian Wells on Tuesday.
Stearns downs Townsend to claim second WTA title in Austin; Bucsa wins Merida Open

Fourth-seeded Peyton Stearns needed two hours and 22 minutes to get past Taylor Townsend, a former doubles world number one who was playing in her first WTA singles final.
Indian Sports Wrap, March 1: India’s FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifier match against Lebanon postponed

Here are all the major updates, scores, and results of Indians from the world of sports on Sunday, March 1.